Description
Building unity-The seeds of a nation
For Canadians, the War of 1812 conjures a rich historical moment steeped in both fact and myth, full of heroes, villains, disastrous defeats, and glorious victories. While the conflict did not predestine the emergence of Canada as a nation, outcomes like the sustained sovereignty of British North America and the collaborative experience of resisting American forces would eventually help to feed Canada's transition from British colony to dominion to independent nation.
English and French Canadian colonists and First Nations alike recognized that American invasion threatened their own independence and way of life. They had good reason to fret: the United States continued to expand relentlessly south and westward throughout the nineteenth century.
The war was hard fought on both sides for two more years, over which time some of Canada's proudest moments arose. The hard lessons learned in the War of 1812 further strengthened the physical and economic ties between Upper and Lower Canada, driving greater colonial unity. More viscerally, the conflict spawned shared stories and heroes that represent a common thread in the histories of all of Canada's founding peoples.
Specifications:
Face Value: Proof Dollar
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight (g): 23.17
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 2 dollars
Composition: Nickel with brass inner core
Weight (g): 9.0
Diameter (mm): 28.0
Edge: Interrupted serrations
Face Value: 1 dollar
Composition: Brass
Weight (g): 7.9
Diameter (mm): 11-sided 26.50
Edge: Plain
Face Value: 50 cents
Composition: Nickel
Weight (g): 9.23
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 25 cents
Composition: Nickel
Weight (g): 6.0
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 10 cents
Composition: Nickel
Weight (g): 2.45
Diameter (mm): 18.05
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 5 cents
Composition: Nickel
Weight (g): 5.40
Diameter (mm): 21.20
Edge: Plain
Face Value: 1 cent
Composition: Copper
Weight (g): 2.94
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Edge: Plain
Special Features:
-New for 2012! The entire Proof Set is struck in solid alloys, including 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c coins in nickel, the penny in copper, the 1$ coin in brass, and the $2 coin comprised of both nickel and brass.
-Includes a 99.99% pure silver Proof Dollar commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812.
-Intricate detailing on the proof dollar depicting a British sergeant, a Voltigeur Canadien, and an Iroquois warrior in historically accurate uniform approaching the invader with unity of purpose to defend the border and colonies they represent.
-Encircling the design of the Proof Dollar are 200 finely struck beads symbolizing the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812.
-A highly collectible set that commemorates the bicentennial of a pivotal moment in Canadian colonial history.
-A beautiful way to preserve, celebrate, and learn about Canadians' rich shared history and the seeds of Canadian unity and identity.
-An iconic depiction of Canadian history and culture that fits beautifully into any historical or international collection.
Packaging:
CD lens concept with Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon outer cover and black set-up box.
